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Ellicottville's year-round calendar
The mountain town runs on events. From July fireworks on the slopes to opening day at the resorts, here is what fills the calendar season to season.
The mountain town runs on events. From July fireworks on the slopes to opening day at the resorts, here is what fills the calendar season to season.
Holiday Valley · Three days of live music on the slopes over the July 4th weekend, capped by fireworks over the mountain.
Sky High Adventure Park · Holiday Valley · $30 off a 3-hour treetop climbing session, 10am–5pm. Grab a voucher at a participating shop. Also runs Aug 19. Details →
HoliMont & Holiday Valley · Weekend downhill laps begin for the season. Load the chair, drop in, repeat.
HoliMont Bike Park · Downhill mountain bike racing under the lights, 4–7pm. Three rounds: Jun 14, Jul 26 & Aug 23. Details →
HoliMont Bike Park · A day of skills, tips, and tricks built for adult riders looking to level up, with après to finish. Details →
HoliMont · Sunset Area · A weekend trail campout (formerly the WNYMBA weekend): three days of riding, camping, and community, Jul 31–Aug 2. Details →
HoliMont Bike Park · Skills clinics, group rides, and après built for women riders, Aug 7–9. Details →
HoliMont Bike Park · Ages 7 and up, all abilities. Lift tickets, instruction, and lunch included. Sessions Jul 25–26, Aug 29–30 & Sep 26–27. Details →
HoliMont Bike Park · Season-long "250 Years of America" promos: $25 for "250 minutes of riding" Fridays after 2:50pm, plus a $250 Ride / Stay / Eat package (two bike park passes, a night's lodging, and $50 taproom credit). Details →
Come enjoy the Summer Music Festival, celebrate the 4th of July, and take advantage of all the great outdoor activities. Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley →
Spruce Lake · Holiday Valley · A mountaintop day of live music, food, and craft drinks with lift access up to Spruce Lake. Noon–9pm; kids 10 & under free. Tickets & lineup →
Spruce Lake · Holiday Valley · Live raptor demonstrations by American Hawkeye, a family-friendly look at bird behavior and conservation up close. 2pm, free (donations welcome). Details →
Monroe & Washington Streets · The village's restaurants line the streets with small bites and signature dishes, plus live music, across two days. Tickets & info →
In the village · Art shows, food events, and live music fill Washington Street through the warm months.
In & around town · One of the valley's biggest weekends, landing as the hills hit peak color.
The hills · Ride the chairlift, hike the ridges, or drive the back roads as the forest turns gold and red.
HoliMont Bike Park · A cross-country, downhill, and XC race weekend to cap the mountain-bike season, Sep 25–27. Details →
HoliMont & Holiday Valley · Last laps of the season with fall color on the trails.
Ellicottville · A costume-friendly Halloween half marathon (11am) and 5K (11:15am) through town, benefiting local charities. Register →
Area creeks · Runs move into the tributaries as the water cools. Cold hands, big fish.
Holiday Valley & HoliMont · Both resorts fire up the lifts. Night skiing, terrain parks, and the village in full swing.
In the village · Ellicottville's signature winter party, with a parade and the whole town out in the cold.
State forest & trails · Quiet miles on groomed track and backcountry snow away from the lifts.
Holiday Valley & HoliMont · Soft snow, warm sun, and pond skims at both mountains to close out the season.
Holiday Valley · A scenic half marathon (9am), 5K (9:20am), and Beer Mile at the resort, with wave starts, chip timing, and finisher medals. Held annually in May. Details →
Events and dates shift year to year. Both resorts post full calendars, and this page is community-curated. Follow along on Facebook for what is happening this week.
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